The elusive four points

Three things I learned from Atlantic Hockey this weekend: Sweeps are sweet – Rochester Institute of Technology and American International played the only two-game series this weekend, and RIT continued its dominance over the Yellow Jackets with a pair of victories. “Our effort level was up and down tonight; we wanted to raise the bar,” … Read more

Atlantic Hockey Picks Dec. 9-11

Last Week: 7-3-2 On the Season: 70-31-13 (.671) This Week’s Picks: Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 10 American International at Rochester Institute of Technology – This is the only two game series of the weekend. RIT is 17-3-1 all-time against AIC, including 9-1-1 at Ritter Arena. I think that trend will continue. RIT 4, … Read more

West is best

Three things I learned from Atlantic Hockey this weekend: I would have liked to be at the John A Ryan Skating Arena on Saturday – Where one of those rare, Mighty Ducks-like moments occurred. Bentley and Niagara were tied at two goals each, when, with 1.3 seconds to play, Niagara’s Dan Baco covered the puck … Read more

Atlantic Hockey Picks Dec. 2-3

Last Week: 10-1-2 (Best week in a long time) On the Season:63-28-11 (.672) This Week’s Picks: Rochester Institute of Technology at Connecticut – This weekend sees all six west pod teams traveling east. While the Tigers and Huskies have been playing each other since the Division III days, they really haven’t had much of a … Read more

Shakeup in the standings

Three things I learned from Atlantic Hockey this weekend: Standings can change in a hurry – All of the league series saw one team taking three points or more: sweeps by Air Force over Connecticut and Canisius over American International, plus Niagara with a win and a tie against Sacred Heart, ditto Robert Morris against … Read more

Atlantic Hockey Picks Nov. 25-27

Last Week: 5-5-3 On the Season: 53-27-9 (.646) This Week’s Picks: Friday, Nov. 25 Rensselaer at Rochester Institute of Technology – The Tigers have never defeated the Engineers since moving to Division I and despite RPI’s record, I have a feeling they may break out of their slump. RPI 3, RIT 2. Saturday, Nov. 26 … Read more

Goals are hard to come by

Three things I learned from Atlantic Hockey this weekend: 1. Goals are hard to come by Five of the bottom eight offenses in Division I belong to Atlantic Hockey teams.  Other than the 6-5 contest between Rochester Institute of Technology and Holy Cross on Saturday, no AHA team scored more than three goals in a … Read more

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AHA Picks Nov. 18-22

Last Week: 5-5-1 On the Season: 48-22-6 (.654) This Week’s Picks: Friday, Nov. 18 Army at American International – Both teams are having trouble scoring goals, so this one is a tossup. I’m going with the Yellow Jackets at home. AIC 2, Army 1. Saturday, Nov. 19 Connecticut at Yale – The Huskies are coming … Read more